Saint Patrick was a bit bewildered.

Duncan actually invited this man to Britain?

Proclus also possessed great accomplishments in theology and philosophy, with some of his views on mysticism being absorbed by the later church.

This man is truly a heavyweight!

It could even be said that in this current era, during the empire's twilight years of dark times, he is one of the few renowned scholars worth mentioning.

Of course.

Duncan valued his identity as a mathematician even more, because Proclus taught at the University of Athens, with numerous disciples following him.

The Academy of Athens was established by Plato in 387 BC, gathering specialists from various fields around him, including philosophers, natural scientists, physicists, mathematicians, astronomers, biologists, agronomists, as well as numerous artists and architects, making it a place rich in disciplines and talents.

In human history, similar academies probably include the Jixia Academy during the Hundred Schools of Thought, where various groups and factions (the Nine Streams: Confucianism, Daoism, Yin Yang, Legalism, Moism, Names, Military, Agriculture, Diplomacy) debated and advocated their viewpoints and academic proposals.

The era of the explosion of Eastern and Western civilizations was quite close, with Mozi being born approximately fifty years before Plato.

As for Mozi's identity, he wasn't only the leader of Moism, but also a mathematician, physicist, and mechanical expert; a philosopher, thinker, and educator, among other titles.

That period should be one of the most brilliant times of human civilization.

He was deceived again!

Saint Patrick followed Duncan to greet Proclus, and if this matter were to spread, the Roman Church would truly wish to strip him of his sainthood.

Duncan's attitude was straightforward.

You like following me, do you? Want to spread your missionary work on me, do you?

Then come!

He, as the King of Britain, would surely not be afraid of being followed by a church's saint.

Saint Patrick, finding himself in a dilemma whether to stay or leave, finally gritted his teeth and decided to follow the group toward the University of London.

Since he's already here, he can't just give up halfway.

This old man has lived his life with wisdom; he dared to go to Ireland, and at worst, one day he might anger Duncan and get beheaded, becoming a martyr for his cause, retreating is not an option.

"Do you really dare to follow?!"

Duncan glanced back, his expression somewhat amused. He was sharing a carriage with Proclus, making the famous scholar beside him appear a bit nervous. Noticing this, Duncan patted this scholar's hand, indicating that there was no need to worry; Britons still greatly respected scholars.

Beside Proclus, a female figure was particularly striking, with long chestnut-colored hair, beautiful features, and an air filled with scholarly knowledge, attracting Duncan's gaze.

——Aslepius (mathematician) (philosopher) (natural scientist)[Two-Star Gold]!

In this era, rarely do women possess such learning.

Duncan couldn't help but glance over, asking, "Who might this be?"

Proclus quickly introduced, "This is Aslepius."

"She is my teacher Plutarch's daughter."

Proclus believed in equality between men and women in education.

He himself had written articles on the necessity of women's education, and people thought he received special guidance from female divine spirits like Athena.

The arrival of this renowned scholar was greatly supported by Crow Queen - Triss, and other factors might also be related to the influence of Athena, considering Suliss's goddess belief had also revived; Athena could be said to be the basics.

This time, Duncan practically rounded up the Academy of Athens!

One of Europe's top academic institutions, the final batch of polytheist mathematicians, philosophers, scientists, etc., were all taken by him.

Interestingly, back then, Crow Queen - Triss supported Athena rather than her own deity Artemis (Diana), perhaps already considering this day. The transfer of Greece's scholastic tradition seems virtually complete.

This awkwardly named young woman was about twenty years old, curiously observing Duncan, seemingly surprised that the famed Governor of Britain would be so young.

Duncan smiled and nodded, greeting, "Welcome to London."

The female philosopher bowed and said, "Thank you, Governor, for accepting us."

Unintentionally.

Duncan saw the emblem of Athena on her, even though the statues were destroyed, temples sealed, quite a few people in Athens remained followers of Athena.

Tsk tsk.

The divine position in wisdom is indeed extraordinary.

This batch of Athenian scholars, although their knowledge was limited by the era, their thoughts were forward-thinking, including among them a female architect and an astronomer.

Thinking back to the earliest scholars who accompanied Duncan, there was indeed a female among them.

Clearly having connections with these people.

In the current era, the church was powerful, with strong influence, thus few women could study advanced knowledge.

Saint Patrick had caught up now.

He too was a well-read missionary, and at this moment, putting aside the conflicts between monotheism and polytheism, he was surprisingly able to debate quite vigorously with these real scholars, although he was outnumbered, standing alone and advanced in age, making him feel parched after a while.

Impossible!

This can't just be let go, action must be taken!

Saint Patrick found himself at a disadvantage for the moment, quickly calling for his attendants to gather all intelligent people from the British Church.

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